Penn State University is seeking a part-time Lime Lab Technician for its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. The position requires experience in laboratory techniques, particularly in wet chemistry, and offers an opportunity to work with a variety of analytical techniques while being part of a team
Job Summary
The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment at Penn State University Park seeks a part-time lab technician to support geochemical analysis.
Tasks include trace-metal cleaning, sample weighing, acid digestion, and assisting with the maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
Full lab-specific training on all methods will be provided to the successful candidate who reports to the LIME Facility Director.
Matching Summary
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Penn State University is seeking a part-time Lime Lab Technician for its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. The position requires experience in laboratory techniques, particularly in wet chemistry, and offers an opportunity to work with a variety of analytical techniques while being part of a team.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Experience or training in laboratory technique
Basic wet chemistry skills
Trace-metal cleaning of labware
Weighing samples and standards
Performing routine dilutions with acidic reagents
Nice-to-have
Analytical experience preferred
Coursework in geochemistry or chemistry
Professionalism and dependability
Safety consciousness in lab environment
Team collaboration skills
Key Requirements
B.A., B.S., or M.Sc. in technical field including chemistry